Rain Deluge Brings Mixed Gains For Frederick Area
Rain saving thousands of dollars across corn, pasture and garden crops drenched Frederick County last night, with totals from 0.25 to 1.34 inches. Officials noted late corn may benefit while early beans suffered from prior dry spells. Reservoirs and creeks rose muddy as local lakes tackled algae and wells begin to replenish. Weather forecasters expect more showers and warmer temperatures, possibly a thunderstorm by Thursday.
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Frederick County
Gambrill Park
Clifton
Airport
Fredenck
Unionville
Henry R. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Canning Firm
Fishing Creek
Monocacy
Linganore Creek
Culler Lake
Frederick City
Typhoid Shots Given in Buckeystown Area
Health department staff inoculated about 336 residents on Monday, six more than the prior week, at Buckeystown schoolhouse from 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Dr Forbes H Burgess notes some residents skipped or only received boosters while a sanitary survey will identify sewage and sanitary issues and water test needs. Assistants included Mrs George B Hoke, Mrs Irene Miller, and Mrs Evelyn Butler.
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Health Department
Buckeystown
Forbes H. Burgess
Burgess
George B. Hoke
Irene Miller
Evelyn Butler
Drought Relief Reported as Maryland Gets Rain
The Baltimore Weather Bureau and forecaster George Brancato reported the drought breaking rains in parts of Maryland with more showers forecast. Rainfall totals varied, with Cumberland and western sections receiving about 1.8 inches, while Salisbury, Waldorf, Easton, and Waterloo saw less than a tenth. Agricultural officials warned of possible tobacco crop losses without further rain and formed a drought emergency committee to assess county by county impacts.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Baltimore Weather Bureau
George Brancato
Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Salisbury
Waldorf
Easton
Waterloo
Frederick
Cumberland
Rockville
Pikesville
Randallstown
Towson
Conowingo
Benson
College Park
James M. Gwin
University of Maryland
Bryan Pumphrey
Maryland Tobacco Authority
Washington
Frederick County
George J. Martin
Emmitsburg
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Ralph M. Peters
Farmers Home Administration
De.Guin
Martin
Agricultural Statilization Group
Cecil
Harford
Kent
Dulles Accuses Reds of Armistice Violations
Secretary of State Dulles charged the Communists with breaches of the Korean armistice but said violations were not severe enough to resume war. He announced a protest through Britain to Communist China over three American deaths in the British airliner shoot down near Hainan Island. He also affirmed U S ships and planes would defend Formosa if attacked, but no decision to form a formal alliance with the Chinese Nationalist government was made.
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Washington
Dulles
Britain
China
Hainan Island
United States
Formosa
Frederick prepares auxiliary water source plan
The city of Frederick secures an auxiliary water source by coordinating with Civil Defense for a rapid eight inch pipe and booster pumps to draw Monocacy River water to Linganore filtration. Mayor Derr notes ground pipes, top feeds, and readiness steps amid ongoing river supply monitoring and lawn restrictions enforcement.
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Frederick
John A. Derr
Monocacy River
Adar
Linganere
Derr
Singanore
Monoacy
Maryland Civil Defense Authorities
Divorce Next Step In Bobo Rockefeller Case
Reno headline notes Bobo Rockefeller and Winthrop Rockefeller poised for divorce as a Reno residence satisfies the six week requirement. Preparations run at a suburban Reno home with secrecy around the settlement. Bobo stands to gain two million cash and multi-million trust funds plus other valued property.
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Bobo Rockefeller
Reno
Nev
Bobo ‘Rockefeller
Bobo
Winthrop Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Winthrop Paul
Letters Granted On Estate Of Albert M Zimmerman
Orphans Court grants letters of administration on the estate of Albert M Zimmerman Adamstown to daughter Mrs Mabeth Solomon Washington Two daughters and a son are heirs No valuation listed
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Albert M. Zimmerman
Adamstown
Orphans Court
Mabeth Solomon
Washington
Four-Engine Air France Constellation Crash Near Preston
A four engined Paris to New York Constellation with 37 aboard crashed on a rain soaked Preston farm, bursting into flames after mowing trees and a garage. Air France said 29 passengers and eight crew were aboard with a baby among them. many escaped with injuries as helicopters and amphibious craft aided, the crew and most passengers reaching safety.
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Preston, Conn
Paris
New York
Air France
Aaron Rosenstein
Valentine Sebastian
Idlewild
Rosenstein
Groton
Central Towers
Hillsgrove
R 1Diate Airport
Wie Wauuset i Naval Air Station
Coast Guard
Boston
Guatemala Military Junta Orders Disbanding of Liberation Army
Guatemala's ruling military junta ordered President Castillo Armas' private army to disband and go home, triggering public resentment. An American Embassy spokesman warned of a possible uprising in the capital as regular army units and cadets battled about 700 irregulars for 12 hours around Roosevelt Hospital. Twelve killed, 42 wounded. cease-fire at 6:35 p.m. and 700 militants surrendered. Revolutionists told to return home nationwide.
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Guatemala
Carlos Castillo Armas
Castilla Armas
Liberation Army
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
Roosevelt Hospital
Castillo Armas Tien
Maryland board seeks injunction against Clarke’s Mountain Jerry's Place
The Employment Security Board of Maryland filed action in a Circuit Court to enjoin Charles H. Clarke Jr. trading as Mountain Jerry's Place Thutmount from operating until wage reports and state tax returns for the first and second quarters of 1954 are filed. The petition notes repeated requests and delivery of a show cause order due within 20 days. attorneys Cohen and Phillips represent the board.
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Employment’ Security Board of Maryland
Charles H. Clarke, Jr
Mountain Jerry's Place
Thutmount
Clarke
Post Office Department
Herbert L. Cohen
James N. Phillips
Nunan Receives 3 Year Term and $15,000 Fine
Former U S commissioner of Internal Revenue Joseph D Nunan Jr was convicted on five counts of income tax evasion and sentenced by Judge Walter Bruchhausen to five years in prison on each count concurrent and a total $15,000 fine. The judge stressed Nunan’s knowledge of tax law and his breach of public trust.
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New York
Joseph D Nunan Jr
Nunan
Walter Bruchhausen
U.S
Richard J. Burke
Bruchhhausen
Rhee Warns of Inevitable Conflict With Communists
In New York, South Korean President Syngman Rhee warned that war with the Communist bloc is near and inevitable. He urged the United States to remain steadfast, declaring retreat would bring disaster and urging continued backing as he spoke at City Hall and at Columbia University and again at a 1500-person dinner.
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New York
Syngman Rhee
United States
Aga
Columbia University
Congress
Asia
Americans split on seating Communist China in UN
The Fifth American Assembly in Harriman urged against a rigid permanent opposition policy but advised not seating Communist China at the United Nations for now. The group of bankers and professionals, founded by Eisenhower at Columbia, met to discuss U.S. stakes in the UN amid market notes as stocks briefly firmed then faded.
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Harriman N.Y. i
American Assembly
China
United Nations
United States
Fifth American Assembly
Eisenhower
Columbia University
Inspection Of Bicycles On Wednesday
The Frederick City Police Department, with Optimist and Opti Miss clubs, will inspect and register about 4700 bicycles at the market house over three days. City licenses for 1954-55 cost 25 1/2 cents and each bike will get a rear scotch lite reading Bicycle Safely.
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Cie TT
South Market Street
East Patrick Street
North Market Street
Second
City
Fifth Streets
East Second Street
Frederick City
Optimist
Opti Mrs
Fewer Polio Cases Than In Ten Years
Maryland health officials report fewer polio cases this year than in any of the past decade. Through July 27 there were 21 cases, with Baltimore City five and several counties reporting multiple cases, suggesting immunity buildup may reduce cases this year. A separate note warns Baker Park drivers to stay off park turf as vehicles damage the area and endanger children. Washington coverage notes the Senate roll call on censure of Senator McCarthy, with party lines split and specific votes listed.
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Baltimore
State Department of Health
Maryland
Perry F. Prather
Baltimore City
Anne Arundel
Montgomery
Frederick County
Calvert, Carroll, Charles, Pree Georges
Wicomico Cquities
Edward Cravens
Department
Baker Park
Charles V. Main
Hotel blaze forces 500 from Park Sheraton in New York
A smoky fire at the Park Sheraton Hotel, New York, displaced more than 500 guests from ninth floor rooms. Ten guests and 13 firefighters suffered smoke inhalation but none in serious condition. The 31 story hotel, formerly Park Central, had 1,500 guests registered. fire spread minimal damage to one room and was extinguished within 30 minutes.
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New York
Park Sheraton Hotel
Park Central
Tth Ave
55Th St
Times Square
Charles Ginsburg
Glens Falls
N.Y
Some Soft Spots In Soviet Economy
New York reports soft spots in the Soviet economy causing headaches for leaders, yet Moscow shows no slowdown in the arms buildup. Officials note gains in heavy industry and increased production of durable consumer goods such as home appliances for the populace.
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New York
Russia
Moscow
City acquires Hood College land for street widening
Deed recorded in the Clerk's office transfers two parcels from Hood College to the City of Frederick for street work. One parcel along West Seventh Street near the Todl Gate House will widen the street to 60 feet, about 40 feet deep. The second parcel through Hood College Farm extends Fairview Avenue from Seventh Street to the Toll Gate Manor development. The deed specifies a 30 foot wide strip with consideration about $6,500.
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Hood College
City of Frederick
West Seventh Street
Todl
George W. Young
Fairview Avenue
Seventh Street
Toll Gate Manor
Fire Engulfs Cumberland Brick Building. 55 Evacuated
A three story brick structure on Frederick Street housing Fort Cumberland Motors Inc and Dennison paint firm burned early today in Cumberland Maryland. The blaze fed by gasoline paint and thinner caused explosions toppled windows and strewn bricks as 18 cars and 4500 gallons of paint were destroyed. One firefighter Kenneth Castle was hospitalized after cuts from flying glass. 55 residents sought shelter in churches while Carlisle and nearby volunteers aided efforts. The fire was reported at 1:15 am and controlled after about 90 minutes.
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Cumberland
East
Kenneth Castle
Frederick Street
Fort Cumberland Motors Inc
Dennison
Cumberlandire
Ridgeley
W. Va
Baltimore Pike
Bowling Green
LaVale
Motor Company
John R. Kenney
Fort Ashby
Leo R. Baker
Air Strike Threatens Major U S Airlines Pilots Walkouts
A national air transport disruption looms as about 3200 American Airlines pilots strike enters its fourth day and 20,000 ground crew authorize a walkout against Capital Eastern National Northwest Trans World and United. The National Mediation Board convenes in Washington with IAM, seeking a uniform wage increase of 5 percent across lines, while a possible spread to United is noted. In tandem, Reynolds Metals resumes talks with CIO United Steelworkers amid a 2590 worker strike and a threatened 7300 more over vacations and weekend pay. A separate traffic collision on West 14th Street damages multiple cars, with Remsburg and Farrell sustaining property loss.
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American Airlines
Capital
Eastern
National
Northwest
Trans World
United
National Mediation Board
AFL International Assn. of Machinists
IAM
American 15
Reynolds Metals Co
CIO
United Steelworkers
Washington
Child sustains scalds from spilled kettle at home
Carolyn Hackey, 9, of 127 Ice Street, suffered non serious burns when a kettle of hot water toppled while she prepared to bathe. Her mother transported her to United Fire Company engine hall and then to Frederick Memorial Hospital by ambulance for treatment to the abdomen and legs before returning home.
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Carolyn Hackey
Ice Street
United Fire Company Engine Hall
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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